Living Without Plastic by Brigette Allen; Christine Wong
Description
Every year, the world produces more than 300 million tons of plastic. These products will never break down and will endlessly pollute our oceans, air, land, and food chain. But the good news is that there are many steps, small and large, we can take to change our plastic-using habits.
This illustrated book offers more than 100 suggestions in an accessible visual and gifty package. The introductory chapter walks readers through the different types of plastic and terminology. Then, starting with two of the most prevalent problems—the plastic water bottle and the plastic shopping bag—the book continues with the actions we can take each day to achieve a plastic-free life, organized into thematic lifestyle categories covering food, health and beauty, home, special occasions, and more.
The information is presented in short actionable text, and the entries include facts to help the reader understand why the change is a good one. Swap your to-go cup for a reusable mug or invest in metal straws; learn how to DIY your cleaning products, party decorations, and grocery bags; incorporate alternatives to plastic wrap, take-out containers, commercial cosmetic products, cotton balls, and water filters; find out how to avoid the toxins released from the plastic in your refrigerator, shampoo bottles, clothing, and office supplies. Living Without Plastic is an appealing and attractive guide to help readers end their relationship with plastic for good.
My Review
I think a lot of us are looking for ways to reduce our waste and declutter our home, starting with plastic. It’s the most abundant, packaged with everything and least needed. If you think about what you use every day, I bet you can find alternatives to plastic for each one!
AI enjoyed this light read but found it was filled with common knowledge and didn’t really offer more to those who have been on the plastic-free journey for a while. I felt this was more for those who had just started thinking about removing plastic from their lives.
Thanks to Netgalley, Artisan Books, and Brigette Allen; Christine Wong for the ARC!
Releases November 10th!